The Prime minister of Pakistan said he was deeply saddened by the news of a massive earthquake that struck the southeastern region of Turkiye and Syria. He extended his profound condolences and sincere sympathies to the leadership and people of the two countries on the human and material loss.
Teams comprising doctors, paramedics & rescue workers were also sent to Türkiye from Pakistan to help with the ongoing rescue efforts.An official 51-member Pakistani rescue team was also set to touchdown in Istanbul today, federal minister Saad Rafiq said on Twitter. Pakistan has established Rs10bn relief fund for quake hit Turkey and Syria
In the Turkish city of Antakya near the Syrian border, where 10-storey buildings had crumbled onto the streets. 19 pakistani students who were present in the earthquake hit in Gazientep, have been transported and provided accomodation in Adana. The Pakistani embassay in Turkey is making arrangements to fly them back to Pakistan.
Pakistan stands in solidatary with its Turkish brothers and sisters in this difficult time.
